Vermejo Charcoal Burner
- Date Sat 17th May 2025
- Time 8:00AM MDT
- Location Raton, New Mexico
- Price $80.50 - $101.70
- Races 4 races
- Distances Ultra, Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the Third Annual Vermejo Charcoal Burner, taking place on Saturday, May 17th, 2025, in the stunning Raton, Colfax area of New Mexico. This exhilarating event invites both gravel bike enthusiasts and runners to explore the breathtaking 558,000-acre Vermejo Park Ranch, where pristine nature meets the thrill of competition.
Participants can choose from a variety of race distances, including a challenging 99-mile long gravel ride starting at 8:00 AM, a 66-mile medium ride at 9:00 AM, and a 41-mile short ride (eBikes welcome) at 9:15 AM. Runners can test their endurance with a scenic 13.1-mile gravel run kicking off at 9:30 AM. Each course features a mix of two-track ranch roads, rural dirt paths, and well-maintained gravel roads, ensuring an exhilarating experience for all. With aid stations ready to support you throughout your journey, this event combines competition and camaraderie against the backdrop of historic charcoal ovens and captivating wildlife. Don’t miss your chance to embrace the burn and create lasting memories in May!
Participants can choose from a variety of race distances, including a challenging 99-mile long gravel ride starting at 8:00 AM, a 66-mile medium ride at 9:00 AM, and a 41-mile short ride (eBikes welcome) at 9:15 AM. Runners can test their endurance with a scenic 13.1-mile gravel run kicking off at 9:30 AM. Each course features a mix of two-track ranch roads, rural dirt paths, and well-maintained gravel roads, ensuring an exhilarating experience for all. With aid stations ready to support you throughout your journey, this event combines competition and camaraderie against the backdrop of historic charcoal ovens and captivating wildlife. Don’t miss your chance to embrace the burn and create lasting memories in May!
Organiser's Description
VERMEJO CHARCOAL BURNER PARTICIPANT GUIDE [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSMjgjuRmePjkT7u7u5Ta2hnESJ67ENC4g4O7RR-_zkwDe92oBNWa9efPQlKbZnqE7hIMPSY9h0G9VW/pub]
_IMPORTANT RACE DAY START TIME INFORMATION_
LONG - 99M 8:00AM
MEDIUM - 66M 9:00AM
SHORT - 41M 9:15AM
RUN - 13.6M 9:30AM
Vermejo is excited to announce the Third Annual Charcoal Burner Gravel Ride and Run, set for May 17th, 2025. Join us for an incredible experience at Vermejo Park Ranch, an expansive 558,000-acre property in the Southern Rockies, featuring closed private roads amidst the captivating wildlife.
For gravel bike enthusiasts, choose from our unique routes covering a variety of distances, or customize your ride to fit your preferred challenge. Runners can take on the half marathon, a 13.4-mile course through the scenic beauty of Vermejo Park Ranch.
The courses feature two-track ranch roads, rural dirt roads, and well-maintained gravel roads. Aid stations strategically placed along the routes will ensure your needs are met, with support provided for both the gravel ride and the half marathon.
Embark on this extraordinary journey, starting and ending at the only remaining historic charcoal ovens in New Mexico. Embrace the burn, and we look forward to welcoming you in May for a day of exhilarating races against the stunning backdrop of Vermejo Park Ranch.
RACE CATEGORIES:
GRAVEL BIKE
LONG 99 MILES
Payout top 5 overall men/women (combined min $4200) 1st $800 | 2nd $600 | 3rd $400 | 4th $200 | 5th $100
Podiums: Women Under 40 / Women 40+, Men under 40/ Men 40+
MEDIUM 66 MILES
Podiums Women Under 40 / Women 40+, Men under 40/ Men 40+
SHORT 41 MILES - EBIKES PERMITTED (see restrictions below)
Women Under 40 / Women 40+, Men under 40/ Men 40+
GRAVEL RUN
13.1 mi. / 21 km - Women / Women 40+, Men / Men 40+
PACKET PICKUP/ CHECK-IN - SATURDAY MAY 18TH
Run 7:00am -8:30am
Ride 7:00am - 8:30am
ONSITE REGISTRATION - CASH OR CHECK ONLY
Run 7:00am - 8:30am
Ride 7:00am - 8:30am
COURSE MAP
PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO THE REMOTE NATURE OF VERMEJO, CELLULAR COVERAGE IS EXTREMELY LIMITED. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND DOWNLOADING THE COURSE MAP FOR OFFLINE USAGE.
TBA
EBIKES-
Class 1 and 3 eBikes are permitted in the 41mile distance. Riders are not eligible for podiums.
_IMPORTANT RACE DAY START TIME INFORMATION_
LONG - 99M 8:00AM
MEDIUM - 66M 9:00AM
SHORT - 41M 9:15AM
RUN - 13.6M 9:30AM
Vermejo is excited to announce the Third Annual Charcoal Burner Gravel Ride and Run, set for May 17th, 2025. Join us for an incredible experience at Vermejo Park Ranch, an expansive 558,000-acre property in the Southern Rockies, featuring closed private roads amidst the captivating wildlife.
For gravel bike enthusiasts, choose from our unique routes covering a variety of distances, or customize your ride to fit your preferred challenge. Runners can take on the half marathon, a 13.4-mile course through the scenic beauty of Vermejo Park Ranch.
The courses feature two-track ranch roads, rural dirt roads, and well-maintained gravel roads. Aid stations strategically placed along the routes will ensure your needs are met, with support provided for both the gravel ride and the half marathon.
Embark on this extraordinary journey, starting and ending at the only remaining historic charcoal ovens in New Mexico. Embrace the burn, and we look forward to welcoming you in May for a day of exhilarating races against the stunning backdrop of Vermejo Park Ranch.
RACE CATEGORIES:
GRAVEL BIKE
LONG 99 MILES
Payout top 5 overall men/women (combined min $4200) 1st $800 | 2nd $600 | 3rd $400 | 4th $200 | 5th $100
Podiums: Women Under 40 / Women 40+, Men under 40/ Men 40+
MEDIUM 66 MILES
Podiums Women Under 40 / Women 40+, Men under 40/ Men 40+
SHORT 41 MILES - EBIKES PERMITTED (see restrictions below)
Women Under 40 / Women 40+, Men under 40/ Men 40+
GRAVEL RUN
13.1 mi. / 21 km - Women / Women 40+, Men / Men 40+
PACKET PICKUP/ CHECK-IN - SATURDAY MAY 18TH
Run 7:00am -8:30am
Ride 7:00am - 8:30am
ONSITE REGISTRATION - CASH OR CHECK ONLY
Run 7:00am - 8:30am
Ride 7:00am - 8:30am
COURSE MAP
PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO THE REMOTE NATURE OF VERMEJO, CELLULAR COVERAGE IS EXTREMELY LIMITED. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND DOWNLOADING THE COURSE MAP FOR OFFLINE USAGE.
TBA
EBIKES-
Class 1 and 3 eBikes are permitted in the 41mile distance. Riders are not eligible for podiums.
Races
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Gravel Ride - Long - 99m
Incl. $6.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 17th May 2025 (8:00AM MDT)
$101.70
Supported Gravel Ride. NO AERO BARS ALLOWED -
Gravel Ride - Medium - 66m
Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 17th May 2025 (9:00AM MDT)
$91.10
Supported Gravel Ride. NO AERO BARS ALLOWED -
Gravel Ride - Short - 41m - (eBikes Permitted)
Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 17th May 2025 (9:15AM MDT)
$80.50
Supported Gravel Ride. NO AERO BARS ALLOWED. eBikes Permitted - Class 1 &3 Pedal Assist only. -
Gravel Run - 1/2 Marathon
Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 17th May 2025 (9:30AM MDT)
$80.50
A 13.1 Mile supported Running event on gravel roads.
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